Duke’s Seafood Bellevue - Bellevue (WA)

3 /5 Thu L.: We came across Duke’s Seafood in Bellevue after looking through many dining options in the area. Since this brunch was planned to meet someone special, we were hoping for a more upscale and relaxed experience and decided to try Duke’s. We arrived without a reservation around 1 pm, and the restaurant was fairly empty. After a short wait, they were able to seat us. We were told that the window tables were all “reserved,” even though most of the tables remained empty throughout our visit. The service was one of the highlights. Our server was very nice, professional, and patient, giving us plenty of time to decide and offering helpful recommendations. The complimentary sourdough bread was also a nice touch. I expected the food to be on the expensive side, but the portions felt quite small for the price. While the food was good, it felt more costly than expected for a brunch portion. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with great service and atmosphere, though the value didn’t fully meet expectations.

4 /5 Jane Jin: We came cross Duke’s after watching the Snowflake Lane parade. They stood out in Google search. We queued for about 5minutes and seated in bar area which serve the full menu. They serve fresh baked sourdough bread with butter which is a perfect match. The shrimp dip honey taste good. Sea bass taco and stuffed fish are both good fits our stomach. Environment is quiet and neat. Only odds was that the liquid waste bin put just in front of us. Seeing straws floating with ice upset my stomach. Hope they will put to backside.

2 /5 Eat The-World: To each their own, but I don’t think Duke’s lives up to the multi-star hype. A group of 5 of us dined there recently, food was average at best for some dishes, below for others. The crab cake was tasty, but not quite $27 for one crab cake level of tasty. They did live up to their promise that it was more crab than cake, so that was nice. My wife had the cioppino. It was a watered down tomato soup that was semi seafood flavored. I had the fish and chips. These were actually tasty and well fried. It was the most dense panko batter though, if it was panko at all. Again though, $35 for two pieces of fish and a cup of fries. Our server was nice and professional. But we did wonder why every table in the restaurant had what appeared to be a complimentary basket of bread except us.

4 /5 Hung Tran: We found Duke’s Seafood by chance when searching for raw oysters after shopping in Bellevue Square, and it already becomes our favorite for oysters in Bellevue. The restaurant locates in Lincoln Square, just across the street. We usually come here for brunch/lunch and always get seated right away. Except for the bar area, most of their tables have a very nice window view towards the Bellevue Square across Bellevue Way. The tables and booths are spacious so we can sit comfortably. They serve warm sourdough and butter here the moment you sit down, and we enjoy that very much. Their menu has many seafood options ranging from fish, clams, to crabs, and lobsters. There are occasionally some seasonal options as well. Of course our favorite is the oysters. They usually have 2-3 types of fresh oysters daily and we always try all of them. We especially love the combination of the sauces that come with the oysters that we cannot find it anywhere else. The oysters are sweet and fresh, pair greatly with the sauce which strengthens their flavor. They are also famous for their chowders and crab un-cakes, but we are not as impressed as the oysters. In overall, Duke’s Seafood is a decent restaurant with a very good location right in Bellevue Downtown. If you don’t want to reserve ahead of time or stand in line for a table after hanging out nearby, this is a pretty good option for seafood and fresh oysters.

4 /5 Angela Jacobs: My husband and I visited from KC over Labor Day weekend. My husband had the combo fish n chips with New England clam chowder. He said the clam chowder was the best he’s ever had (and he’s had a LOT). I ordered the mixed grill. The veggies (snow peas) were amazing. The crab cakes were delicious, the scallops were cooked perfectly. The prawns were a little overcooked/dry but everything else was delicious. We had amazing service too.m (Cam B is what our receipt says). Would definitely go back.